Fuji FinePix 2800 ZoomTwo megapixels, a 6x zoom lens, great pictures, and a bargain price: Another great "value leader" from Fuji!<<Shutter Lag & Cycle Time Tests :(Previous) | (Next): Camera Modes & Menus>> Page 8:Operation & User InterfaceReview First Posted: 02/06/2002 |
Operation and User Interface
With only a few controls, the 2800 Zoom's user interface is very straightforward. Settings like flash, exposure compensation, white balance, etc. are all adjusted through the (likewise uncomplicated) LCD menu. Because the 2800 Zoom operates mainly under automatic control, the user need only worry about a few adjustments. Navigating the LCD menu system is no problem, as there's only one page of options for the Record menu, the options there changing slightly depending on whether the camera is in Auto or Manual mode. The Setup menu is accessed as an option on the Record menu, and also offers only one page of options. The camera's small size and few controls also makes it easy to operate one-handed. All things considered, I suspect you may not even need to read the manual to operate this one. Following is our standard list of controls and functions, as well as camera modes and menus.
Control Enumeration
Shutter Button: Located on top of the camera, this button sets focus and exposure when pressed halfway. A full press fires the shutter.
Mode Dial: Surrounding the Power button on the top panel, this dial selects the camera's operating mode. Three choices are available:
- Record: Sets up the camera for recording still images and voice captions.
- Playback: Allows the user to review captured images, delete them, enlarge them, or set them up for printing.
- Movie: Enables the camera to record as much as 60 seconds of moving images with sound per movie.
Power Button: In the center of the Mode dial on top of the camera, this button powers the camera on and off.
Zoom Rocker Control: In the top right corner of the back panel, this rocker control is flanked by two arrow keys. In Record mode, this button controls the optical and digital zoom. This control also doubles as the up and down arrow keys when navigating the LCD menu system. In Playback mode, the up and down button controls the digital enlargement. Once playback zoom is activated, this button also moves up and down within the enlarged image.
Right and Left Arrow Buttons: Located on either side of the Zoom Rocker button, these buttons navigate left and right through settings menus. In playback mode, these buttons scroll left and right within an enlarged image.
EVF/LCD Button: Diagonally to the lower left of the Zoom Rocker button, this button alternates the viewfinder display between the eyelevel viewfinder and the rear-panel LCD monitor.
Display Button: Located just off the top right corner of the LCD monitor, this button cycles through several LCD display modes. The first press enables the image and information display, while the second press disables the information display. A third press activates a framing grid. In Playback mode, this button alternates between an image information overlay and no image information at all. When playback zoom is enabled, this button toggles between zoom and panning modes.
Menu / OK Button: Just below the Display button, the Menu / OK button activates the settings menu in any mode. This button also serves as the OK to confirm menu selections.
Back Button: Directly below the Menu / OK button, this button backs out of menus and menu selections.
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